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...Dutchman, one Takkenberg, entered the city of Paris. He wore a heavy leather coat, leather gloves, and a cushion on the back of his neck. He had taken just eight months to reach Paris from Holland and had just six months more in which to reach Marseilles in order to win a wager. He travels about five miles a day. His method of progression is to put his hands on the ground, lift his feet, turn a neat somersault, repeat the process ad infinitum...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Miscellany: Aug. 18, 1924 | 8/18/1924 | See Source »

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